What it means to have a sibling with Down’s Syndrome

From the beaches of Cornwall to the slums of Mumbai and the cityscapes of New York, brothers Nicholas and Alex Bourne embarked on a trip together to explore what it means to have a sibling with Down’s Syndrome. (Subscribe: bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
‘Handsome’, their new documentary, charts how after a childhood where Nicholas has been part brother, part carer for Alex, he now faces the uncomfortable truth that they must both become more independent.
The two travel to meet other siblings with Down’s Syndrome across the world. It is a frank, sometimes uncomfortable, account of the changing relationship between brothers with a special bond.
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[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

I love the honesty of this article. Very balanced. Both lovely young men.

[@tomcunningham5494]

My older brother has Down Syndrome and is a blessing from God. I have never felt ashamed of him. In fact, I have always been proud of him and wanted to be more like him in many ways. Unlike the uneducated, empty people who may ridicule this show, I can understand the benefits of it even if I don’t agree with every aspect of it.

[@Greencloud8]

My dad’s sister was Down syndrome. She was a delight

[@barrykevin7658]

Saw a clip of this ..Brilliant not one to miss .

[@paulbenney8785]

Loved it when the newsreader asked Alex what was the best about the trip? Alex said, Cornwall

[@blessinggoodthings3124]

Lovely brothers.

[@LiiLaGiusta]

What it means to have a sibling with Syndrome!? It means you have a treasure! You can't image how they are sweet, nice and intelligent! We need to be lucky to understand all their quality! God Bless Them, they are heros...

[@memofromessex]

This looks so lovely

[@Amalthea11]

Where can this movie be watched? 🤗

[@lieutenantcandlewax]

2:59 LMAOOOOSKLSJS IM DEAD 😂🤣😭

[@Greenpoloboy3]

Special people. x

[@eddiecostell0]

Condescending nonsense.

[@lilfam4882]

*Wholesome*

[@mokhanx9080]

Alex is a legend 👍

[@ViperTy82]

What a remarkable experience and honest brother's stories

[@Smiley_101]

❤️

[@jpvaines]

This looks like an amazing documentary film, I only worry how am I going to see it, and more importantly, how will the rest of the world get to see it?

[@-Anthracite]

Alex loves his brother i see that directly my coworker has d.s and its impossible to get a hug if hes mad with you in the slightest for example when i ate some candy and he didnt get some 😂😂😂

[@Greencloud8]

My aunt was Down syndrome

[@hanselmansell7555]

With the new tests and a virtually 100% termination rate these lovely people are being eradicated. My daughter has downs and I fear that she will amongst the last if her kind 😢

[@therange4033]

Being an ex ''Nurse and Midwife'' I do NOT want it!!

[@barrykevin7658]

What do you mean , that you don't want to watch documentary about the adventures of two brothers travelling the world when one has down syndrome ? I would think a nurse might like an inspiration film or series like this .

[@alisonchambers5418]

Hello - I'm the mother of these boys and incredibly proud of them. I don't blame you saying that -- as a midwife. When Alex was born the midwife who delivered him visited me the next day in hospital - she said she was "mortified" and so, so sorry. Yet he was just a baby, like any other. Alex has enriched our family in so many ways and my two older boys are nicer, more compassionate adults as a result. I do think we are blessed. Unconditional love.

[@therange4033]

@@alisonchambers5418 I am talking about the vaccine here! I have delivered babies with various genetic disorders. I have never said ''sorry'' to anyone when born as a live birth. However, have done when a Stillbirth. Two different kettles of fish.

[@barrykevin7658]

@@alisonchambers5418 . Obviously you are very proud of them who would not be .Remember a lot of comments online are not from real people just computer Bots that have various reasons for posting shock comments. Just to make you aware . ❤

[@willsmith9626]

Which one’s the brother with downs?

[@barrykevin7658]

Bhe Handsome one of course !

[@eddiecostell0]

Will Smith you are a waste of space

[@la5984]

Who cares

[@rick182z]

I do for one ... Now move along

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Show some respect and compassion.

[@clairebradbury11]

I think a lot of people care

[@dylanhealy4359]

Grow up

[@barrykevin7658]

Now there's an idiotic comment from someone who is out of touch with the world .